基础英语2unit6_football.pptVIP

Objectives Topics and functions: Showing concerns and breaking bad news softly. Talking about the history and basic knowledge about football Language knowledge Understanding pragmatic implications of conversational English. Historical descriptions of football development. Notes Fret: ?If you?fret?about something, you worry about it.苦恼;烦恼;发愁 Flap: ?Someone who is?in?a flap?is in a state of great excitement, worry, or panic.激动;焦虑;惊慌 Out of wits:?You can use?wits?in expressions such as?frighten?someone out of their wits?and?scare the wits out of?someone to emphasize that a person or thing worries or frightens someone very much把…吓得魂不附体 Formulas for expressing worries concerns : I am concerned about your family .It may be very difficult for you to leave home for long . I was uneasy about leaving her alone at home We are all concerned about the bad news . I’m very nervous about having an operation . She was in a bit of flap . I’m worried about getting lost . That city is so big . I’m afraid I’ll miss the train . I think I have the wedding day jitters . I’m worried sick by the gas leak . I’m rather concerned to hear that there is going to be a storm tomorrow . I’m a bit nervous about crossing the street . I was very upset when I heard about the accident . I was very nervous at the thought of the examination . I was frightened out of my wits when I saw the car accident . Pragmatic Implications M: I need to find a dentist; you said you know Dr. Smith well, do you recommend her? W: Well, I had to see her a few times, but what impressed me most was the magazines in her waiting room. Q: What does the woman imply? A) Dr. Smith’s waiting room isn’t tidy. B) Dr. Smith enjoys reading magazines. C) Dr. Smith has left a good impression on her. D) Dr. Smith may not be a good choice. Read between lines Words/ structures seldom mean what their literal sense due to pragmatic reasons: eg. politeness, face-saving, or other considerations. The interpretation of pragmatic mea